Dessert Wine
Warre's Finest Reserve Port, Portugal: Produced by Vintage And Fine Wine International, this fortified dessert wine offers tremendous value in the glass. Attractive aromas and flavours of blackcurrant liqueur, blackberry jam and spice. Pair with Black Forest cake. Port food pairings: blue-veined cheeses, foie gras, dark chocolate. Drink: 2018 - 2024 197202 20% S 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Emilio Lustau Almacenista Fino del Puerto Obregón Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain: Dry and nutty Sherry that's fortified to 15% alcohol. Perfect for nuts and hard cheese. The word Almacenista translates to storekeeper or stockholder. Sherry food pairings: roasted nuts, tapas, aged hard cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2025 515817 15% D 500 mL $25.15 Score: 88/100. April 2023. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Other Wines/Drinks
José Maria da Fonseca Moscatel De Setubal 2018, Setúbal D.O., Portugal Moscatel De Setubal food pairings: blue-veined cheeses, foie gras, dark chocolate. Drink: 2023 - 2025 14047 17.5% S 750 mL $16.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lustau Papirusa Solera Familiar Manzanilla Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain Manzanilla Sherry food pairings: roasted nuts, Iberico ham, Manchego cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2025 274456 15% D 375 mL $14.90 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Burrowing Owl 2020 Merlot is lush and full-bodied with dark cherry, ripe blueberry and spiced plum flavours juicy and concentrated on the palate. The hand-harvested Merlot grapes enjoyed a three-day cold soak and a long maceration during the 28 days that the wine fermented. It was aged 14 months in a combination of French, Hungarian and American oak barrels (21% new) giving a lovely, lush and elegant wine from the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Merlot food pairings: grilled pork chops, meat stuffed Portobello mushrooms, grilled veal chops. Drink: 2023 - 2029 585737 13.5% D 750 mL $42.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Héritiers Cheron-Misset La Grand Comtadine Gigondas 2019, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: From the Rhône wine region, Héritiers Cheron-Misset La Grand Comtadine 2019 is a big, bold Gigondas red blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre with pure blackberry and raspberry fresh on the nose with dried wild herbs, flinty, stony, mineral flavours vibrant and concentrated on the palate. tannins are structured and grippy. If having tonight, decant it for a couple of hours before serving it with a juicy prime rib roast dinner, or cellar to 2028. Food pairings: roast rack of lamb, roast beef, venison ragu. Drink: 2023 - 2029 29331 15% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 95/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southbrook Triomphe Gamay 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Southbrook Triomphe 2021 is a wild-fermented, vegan-friendly Gamay produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Grapes are fermented on their skins for 14 days and then aged nine months in neutral French oak barrels. Look for bright strawberry, cherry, red berry, fresh rhubarb and pepper spice flavours on this zesty red from Ontario. Gamay food pairings: pepper steak, grilled chicken, veal chops, duck confit. Drink: 2023 - 2025 26503 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Le Temple 2016, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Le Temple 2016 is produced by Denis Bergey, prop., and is a dry, vibrant, medium-bodied Bordeaux red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot with fresh blackberry, red berry, truffley and sous bois aromas and flavours, harmonious with silky, fine-grained tannins lingering on the palate. An excellent value Médoc red at $2. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled steak, coq aux vin, duck confit, roast turkey, filet mignon, veal Porterhouse steak, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2028 550327 13.6% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Domaine Naturaliste Discovery 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has a splash or two of Merlot and Cabernet Franc added to the mix. Fragrant with black currant, plum and crushed raspberry aromas with dried herbs, flinty mineral and toasty oak spice flavours balanced, harmonious and elegant on the palate. Tannins are structured and velvety. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtiere, hard cheeses, steaks from the grill, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2026 489906 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas Riojanas, Monte Real 2011 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and mature Rioja Gran Reserva with blackberry compote, prune, vanilla, coffee, leathery and meaty flavours harmonious and lingering on the palate. Drink or hold. Food pairings: Porchetta, wild mushroom soup, sirloin steak from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2029 18982 13.5% XD 750 mL $53.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bookwalter Readers Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Columbia Valley wine region in Washington, Bookwalter Readers 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, medium-plus-bodied and elegant with blackberry, black cherry, dried herbs, mocha and smoky spicy flavours vibrant on the palate. Expressive and impressive. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, venison stews, grilled game sausages, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2028 13238 15.2% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
St. Supéry Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: St. Supéry 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, full-bodied, estate-bottled Napa Valley Cab fragrant with black currants, dark berry, anise, vanilla and nutty flavours earthy and silky on the palate. Finishes long with a ripe dark berry finish. Drink or hold to 2029. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: burgers, ribs, roast beef. Drink: 2023 - 2029 423822 14.3% D 750 mL $72.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château La Borie Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2019, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Château La Borie 2019 is a dry, medium-bodied 55% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre red wine blend from the Côtes Du Rhône wine region. Fragrant with smoked meat, dark berry, black cherry and grilled herb flavours harmonious and supple on the palate. Food pairings: sausage cassoulet, cheesy pizza, roast prime rib. Drink: 2023 - 2025 29203 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Herdade Peso Trinca Bolotas 2020, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: Herdade Peso Trinca Bolotas 2020 is an excellent value Alentejo red wine blend of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional and Aragonez (Tempranillo) at $17. The Alentejo pig featured on the front of the bottle is native to Europe and wanders freely in the region's oak forests, feasting on a diet rich in acorns. Enjoy this deep, dark and juicy black-fruited, savoury red blend with an equally juicy roast of pork. Food pairings: chicken paprika, meat-filled pasta with rich tomato sauce, grilled pork chops, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2027 431064 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cuvée Sabrine 2019, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From Domaine André Brunel, Cuvée Sabrine 2019 is a Côte du Rhône Villages 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre red wine blend, fermented and aged in concrete vats. Fragrant with dark berry, raspberry, savoury and spicy flavours on the palate with a kiss of vanilla on the finish. Food pairings: prime rib, venison filet mignon, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2024 538496 14.9% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Garage Wine Co. Las Higueras Vineyard Lot 112 Cabernet Franc 2019, Maule Valley, Chile Cabernet Franc food pairings: veal chops smothered in a rich wild mushroom sauce, farmer's pork chops from the grill, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2027 23292 12.8% XD 750 mL $46.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bisquertt Crazy Rows Carignan 2020, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: From the Maule Valley wine region, Bisquertt Family Vineyards Crazy Rows 2020 Carignan is produced from sustainably-grown grapes and is excellent value at $17. Lots of juicy, vibrant energy on this 100% Carignan from Chile generous with dark fruit, red berry, wild herb and spicy flavours fresh on the palate. Carignan food pairings: gourmet burgers, ribs from the grill, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30217 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Elle de Landaluce Rioja Alavesa 2019, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja Alavesa wine region, Elle De Landaluce 2019 is a lovely, medium-bodied 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano red wine blend with grapes sourced from old-vines from the La Gloria, Carravalseca, Puente Vitoria and San Gregorio estates located in the Laguardia. The wine was aged one year in French oak barrels. Look for well-integrated red berry, strawberry, cedar brush, vanilla and minerally flavours bright and lingering on the palate. Very approachable now. Pour with grilled meats. Food pairings: roast pork, bison burgers, tourtiere, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2023 - 2028 30202 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2019, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: From Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand, Paddy Borthwick 2019 Pinot Noir is a vibrant, mouth filling PN, silky smooth on the palate with dark plum, raspberry, vanilla, earthy and cedar brush spice flavours. Drinking beautifully now. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, rabbit fricassee, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2023 - 2025 586065 13.8% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 94/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pearl Morissette Chamboulé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Food pairings: lamb kebabs from the grill, veal cutlets, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32519 11.5% XD 750 mL $34.20 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Sonoma County, California, United States: Benziger 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from biodynamically grown grapes. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and bright, the wine is fragrant with ripe dark fruits, sweet dried tobacco leaf, sous bois and mocha flavours rich, generous and polished on the palate. Lovely now or hold to 2026. Enjoy it with vegan southwestern black bean burgers. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast goose, meat lover's pizza, lamb tagine. Drink: 2023 - 2028 597237 14.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rtvelisi Mukuzani 2020, Mukuzani Micro Zone, Kakheti P.D.O., Georgia Food pairings: steaks from the grill, pork chops, breast of veal roast. Drink: 2023 - 2027 18384 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.70 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chartron Et Trebuchet 2018, Santenay, Burgundy A.P., France Food pairings: veal scaloppini with a mushroom sauce, beef bourguignon, pork tenderloin, mushroom and truffle dishes, coq au vin. Drink: 2023 - 2025 681981 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Merlot 2018, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States Merlot food pairings: BBQ pork ribs, pork tenderloin en croute, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2028 70581 14.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Frei Brothers Winery Pinot Noir 2020, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Frei Brothers Winery Reserve 2020 Pinot Noir is medium-plus-bodied, seductively silky and juicy with ripe dark berry fruit, black cherry, savoury herbs and smoky spicy mouth filling flavours. Complex, rich and elegant, the Pinot Noir grapes for this vintage enjoyed the cool and foggy Russian River Valley with a long, slow ripening period thanks to the moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean that is less than 16 kms in some sites from the vineyards. Lightly chill and enjoy it with grilled lamb dishes. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast quail, veal scaloppini, beef bourguignon. Drink: 2023 - 2026 91025 14% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Tignanello 2019 is a dry, robust and powerful Super Tuscan that Antinori began crafting in 1385. Produced from mostly Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes from vines planted 350 to 400 vines above sea level. The 2019 vintage is quite tannic right now, but given a few years to marry and mellow, the wine is promising bright red berry fruit, blueberry, cherry, mint, lavender and citrus zest flavours on the palate. Try in 2024 or cellar to 2040. Chianti Classico food pairings: veal Parmesan, meaty lasagne, filet mignon, venison tenderloin. Drink: 2024 - 2043 986786 13.5% XD 750 mL $183.95 Score: 96/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Trapiche Medalla 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a robust and juicy Old Vines Cabernet sourced from grapes in the Mendoza wine region in Argentina. Vines were planted in 1960. Dry, full-bodied and elegant with ripe black fruit aromas, with black currant, plum, dark cherry, savoury herbs, mint chocolate and earthy smoky spices concentrated on the palate. Tannins are velvety and rounded. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef bourgignon, roast veal stuffed with wild mushrooms, meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2026 568865 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Alpha Estate Axia Syrah Xinomavro 2019, Florina P.G.I., Greece: Alpha Estate Axia 2019 is a vegan-friendly Syrah and Xinomavro blend, deep ruby in the glass and fragrant with dark plum, dark cherry, violets, clove, cedar brush and black pepper spice with a kiss of vanilla. A modern style red from Greece's Florina wine region balanced with brilliant acidity and polished tannins. Drink or cellar to 2028. Syrah Xinomavro food pairings: veal chops, sirloin steak and sauteed mushrooms, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2032 239897 13.6% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Avalon Appellation Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: Appellation Series 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied and luxurious Napa Valley Cab with layers of blackberry, plum, chocolate, dried fine herbs and mineral notes elegant and polished on the palate. Pour with roast beef dinner or prime rib from the grill. Drink or cellar to 2028. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: T-bone steaks, veal roast, lamb stew. Drink: 2023 - 2029 16457 14.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mi terruno Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: Mi terruno Reserve 2018 Malbec is a dry, medium-bodied, lithe and lovely Mendoza Malbec with blueberry, mulberry, dried herbs and subtle spicy flavours savoury on the palate. Tannins are velvety and fine. Great value as well at $18. Malbec food pairings: roast chicken, rabbit, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2025 28077 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Flanagan Wines The Beauty of Three Proprietary Red 2017, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Sonoma County wine region, Flanagan's The Beauty Of Three 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is a youthful, dry and full-bodied California Cab with lifted blackberry, blackcurrant, earthy cocoa flavours on the palate. Good now, better in 2022. Proprietary Red food pairings: well-marbled prime rib from the grill, grilled farmers pork chops, pork roast. Drink: 2022 - 2025 20690 14.3% XD 750 mL $67.95 Score: 94/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Adamo Parke Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Adamo Estate Parke Vineyard 2017 Pinot Noir is a fresh and zesty PN from the Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region from vines between 10 and 20 years of age thriving in clay, loam and limestone soils. Bright with fresh, ripe cherry, dried strawberry, earthy violets, meaty and spicy flavours on the palate. Pour with roast duck. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled pork chops, lamb chops, veal cutlets. Drink: 2021 - 2024 14269 13% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red 2018, Sonoma County, California, United States: Angels & Cowboys 2018 is the crowd-pleaser 1500 ml size of this delicious, big, full-bodied and fleshy Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and Malbec red wine blend. Structured and juicy with ripe dark cherry, dark fruit, dried herbs, mocha, cracked pepper, and flinty mineral flavours on the palate are accompanied by rich and fine tannins. Easy to love! Angels & Cowboys is a joint effort between the founders of Cannonball Wine Company, Yoav Gilat, Dennis Hill and Californian graphic artist, Michael Schwab. Enjoy with gourmet burgers and ribs from the grill. Proprietary Red food pairings: rare ribeye, lamb tagine, pork chops smothered in wild mushroom and wine sauce. Drink: 2021 - 2027 20773 14.8% XD 1500 mL $73.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos Bel-Air 2016, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux wine region, Château du Moulin Noir Clos Bel-Air 2016 is a dry, medium-bodied Merlot and Cabernet Franc red wine blend, rich on the nose with cassis, dark plum, raspberry, mocha, white pepper and flinty flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and firm. Nice now, better in 2022. Food pairings: roast beef, pork tenderloin, rack of lamb. Drink: 2021 - 2025 633040 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tarot Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Secret Indulgence, Tarot 2018 is a supple, medium-plus-bodied red blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot with the balance in Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Lovely on the nose with ripe red berry, cherry, dark plum, cassis dried herbs, chocolate and toasty oak spice flavours silky on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained. Enjoy with striploin steaks from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: slow-braised lamb shanks, venison stew, pork roast. Drink: 2021 - 2030 16563 14.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 94/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bel Echo Pinot Noir 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Clos Henri, the Pinot Noir grapes for Bel Echo 2018 were sourced from vines between 10-15 years of age growing in free-draining Greywacke riverstone soils. Bright on the nose and palate with fresh cherry, sun-kissed raspberry, earthy mineral, flint, baking and smoky spicy flavours on the palate with balanced acidity. Tannins are velvety. A Marlborough PN that is very Burgundian in style. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: baked mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese crab and green onion, mushroom and onion risotto, cheese and potatoes rissole. Drink: 2022 - 2024 159137 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hidden Bench Estate Gamay 2020, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Hidden Bench 2020 Gamay is an unfiltered 100% Gamay Noir fragrant with dark berry, raspberry, capsicum, fine herb, earthy and spicy flavours juicy on the palate. The wine was fermented with ambient yeasts and is unfined and unfiltered. Lightly chill and enjoy with roast turkey. Gamay food pairings: pepper steak, grilled chicken, veal chops. Drink: 2022 - 2024 20422 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2020, Amyndeon, Macdeonia P.D.O., Greece: From Amyndeon, Macedonia wine region, Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard 2020 Xinomavro is a rich, full-bodied and smooth Greek red wine with ripe dark fruits, red berry, cherry, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours meaty and vibrant on the palate. Very nicely done. Drink or hold to 2028. Xinomavro food pairings: roast beef, lamb chops, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2028 259762 14% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Domaine De L'aigle Pinot Noir 2021, Haute Vallée De L'aude, Languedoc I.G.P., France: From the Haute Vallée De L'aude, Languedoc wine region, the grapes for Gérard Bertrand Domaine De L'aigle 2021 Pinot Noir were sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Languedoc that are also cooled by ocean breezes giving the wine fresh and pure fruit flavours of ripe raspberry, red currant, bright cherry, cedar brush, sweet baking spices and a touch of fine dried herbs. Lightly chill and enjoy with duck confit, small roasted potatoes and pearl onions. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, veal scaloppini, duck confit. Drink: 2023 - 2025 10015 14.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine De L'oiselet 2017, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.P., France: From the Rhône wine region, Domaine de l'Oiselet 2017 is a dry, fruity and delish Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan red wine blend sourced from the sunny and warm Vacqueyras area that is sheltered by the Dentelles de Montmirail. Rich on the nose and spicy on the palate, look for ripe dark berry, cassis, red berry, dried wild herbs, fig, anise, pepper, baking and cedar brush spice flavours on this medium-plus-bodied red with silky tannins. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast chicken, mushroom stuffed roast quail, lamb ragu. Drink: 2023 - 2027 537951 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
TIME Winery Fourth Dimension 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Time Fourth Dimension is blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with blackberry, cherry and baking spices on the nose and red berry fruit, pepper and light toasty oak notes on the palate. Pour with burgers from the grill. Food pairings: roast pork, steaks and ribs from the grill, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2028 22801 14.8% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Robert Oatley Signature Series Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From McLaren Vale, South Australia, Robert Oatley Signature Series 2019 Shiraz is a meaty, lush and full-bodied cool-climate Shiraz. The grapes were sourced from Blewitt Springs, Willunga and McLaren Flats. The wine was matured in French oak barrels for up to one year. Fragrant with dark berry, cherry, plum, chocolate, vanilla and cedar brush spice flavours full on the palate with a long and luxurious finish. Amazing value at $21. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: rare rib steak, roast leg of lamb, roast stuffed breast of veal. Drink: 2023 - 2026 327387 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Masi Serego Alighieri Monte Piazzo Valpolicella Classico 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Masi Serego Alighieri Monte Piazzo Superiore 2018 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Valpolicella Classico produced from the Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara red wine grapes. The Molinara grapes are a clone of Serego Alighieri's. The wine was fermented for 15 days in stainless steel tanks and was double fermented with semi-dried grapes in December of the year of harvest. It was aged 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels, then in 600-litre cherry wood casks for four months. Fragrant with ripe dark cherry, anise, cinnamon, clove, savoury, soft and lingering on the palate and so easy to love. Valpolicella Classico food pairings: game, roast leg of lamb, rich meat lasagne. Drink: 2023 - 2026 661306 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zorzal Wines Eggo Tinto De Tiza 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: The Malbec wine grapes for Zorzal Wines, Eggo Tinto de Tiza 2018 are sourced from Parcel 57 in the Tupungato, Gualtallary wine region. Vines were planted in 2009 in calcium carbonate, stony and compacted soils and the wine is aged in cement eggs. Look for fresh, ripe blueberry, mulberry, dried wild herbs on this chalky textured, medium-bodied and vibrant Argentinean red. Tannins are structured and fine. Food pairings: roast beef, grilled game sausages, pork chops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2026 482000 14.4% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Zuccardi Q 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is great value at $20. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and generous on the palate with black currant, cassis, cocoa, dried sweet tobacco, licorice and cedar brush spice flavours showing purity of fruit on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from select vineyards sites between 900 and 1200 metres above sea level in La Consulta and Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley wine regions. Tannins are structured and fine-grained. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: venison roast with garlic and wild mushroom, boar steak with red wine sauce and wild leek. Drink: 2023 - 2028 28078 15.4% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Blue Canyon Monterey Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Monterey County, California, United States: From Monterey County, Blue Canyon 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value California Cab at $22. Produced from estate-grown wine grapes from vineyards cooled by maritime fogs, this is an easy-to-enjoy Cab, fresh and lithe with ripe dark berry fruit, plum, chocolate, toasty oak spice and vanilla flavours juicy on the palate. Pour with gourmet burgers from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: gourmet burgers, ribs, tourtière, kebabs. Drink: 2023 - 2027 17815 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Leyda Lot 21 Pinot Noir 2019, Coastal, Leyda Valley D.O., Chile Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck, partridge, lamb chops, veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2028 10576 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Frei Brothers Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Frei Brothers Winery 2020 is a rich, robust Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend with dollops of Petite Sirah, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot added to the mix. Grapes were sourced from cool-climate Sonoma vineyards with most of the fruit for this vintage from the Barrelli Creek Vineyard in the northern Alexander Valley. The wine is fragrant with wild field berries, dark plum, cocoa, pepper and subtle oak spice flavours, fresh, juicy and lingering on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, hamburger, hard cheese, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2023 - 2028 38075 14.2% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marynissen Cabernet Franc 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Marynissen 2020 Cabernet Franc is excellent value at $19. Produced from grapes sourced from the Niagara Peninsula wine region, the wine is more reminiscent of Loire-ish Cab Francs, fresh and juicy with bright raspberry, plum, cherry and white pepper spice vibrant and concentrated on the palate. Cabernet Franc food pairings: lamb tagine, slow-roasted blade or beef in mirepoix, tourtiere. Drink: 2023 - 2025 23973 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Vincens Prestige Malbec Merlot 2019, Cahors A.C., France: Château Vincens Prestige 2019 is a bright and intense 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot red wine blend from the Cahors wine region in France. smoky on the nose, the wine is dry, full-bodied and savoury with crushed black raspberry, blackberry, smoky vanilla and subtle spicy flavours creamy on the palate. Tannins are polished. Enjoy with a sausage cassoulet. Malbec Merlot food pairings: beef stew, sausage cassoulet, meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2026 272427 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: This Californian Cabernet is produced by the family who has been farming in Napa Valley for five generations. The winemaker is Chuck Wagner. This fleshy, full-bodied and delicious Californian red wine is a cult classic. Pair with pepper steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, pork tenderloin, hamburger, hard cheese, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2023 - 2028 222877 14.4% D 750 mL $175.10 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Avalon Appellation Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2000, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: T-bone steaks, veal roast, lamb stew. Drink: 2023 - 2029 16457 14.5% D 750 mL $39.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, pork tenderloin, hamburger, hard cheese, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2023 - 2028 222877 14.4% D 750 mL $109.95 April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bogle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, California, United States: Bogle Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is an excellent value California Cab at $23. Deep, dark ruby red and plushy with ripe dark fruits, cassis, blueberry, sweet baking spice, minty and savoury herb flavours beautifully balanced and concentrated on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Bogle Vineyards is family owned and operated. The winery opened its doors in 1978. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast goat shoulder with green beans and shallot and lemon dressing, venison curry, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2027 904565 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Philippe Gonet Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne 2011, Champagne A.C., France: Philippe Gonet Grand Cru 2011 Blanc de Blancs Champagne is lively with a persistent fine mousse of summer-kissed white florals, citrus zest, white pepper, nutty, smoky and minerally flavours long, satisfying and creamy on the palate. Beautifully balanced and crafted. Champagne food pairings: fish and chips, oysters on the half shell, fried chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30201 12.6% D 750 mL $133.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Glass Tiger Sparkling Riesling 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Sparkling Riesling food pairings: seafood canapes, smoked whitefish, salmon. Drink: 2023 - 2025 24750 11.5% D 750 mL $22.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
G.H. Martell & Co. Victoire Gold Edition Fût de Chêne Brut Champagne 2012, Champagne A.C., France: G.H. Martel Victoire Gold Edition 2012 Champagne is a fresh bubble made from 60% Chardonnay with the balance in Pinot Noir. Look for ripe apple, red berry, nutty, briny mineral, coconut and vanilla flavours delivered on a fresh and elegant mousse. Drink or hold. Champagne food pairings: grilled prawns, smoked salmon on baguette, oysters on the half shell. Drink: 2023 - 2027 25967 12% D 750 mL $99.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Alvi's Drift Private Cellar Signature Range Viognier 2021, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Alvi's Drift Private Cellar Signature Range 2021 Viognier is amazing value at $14. This vintage was the winner at the 2022 South Africa Viognier Challenge and was produced from 100% Viognier grapes. Look for ripe peach, summer-kissed florals, ginger and citrus zest flavours vibrant and on the palate. Viognier food pairings: roast chicken, pork belly tacos, crab cakes, fish tacos. Drink: 2023 - 2025 18687 13.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Studert-Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling 2019, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: Studert-Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2019 Spätlese Riesling is fragrant with white florals, ripe stone fruit, citrus zest, flinty and briny mineral notes elegant and long on the palate. Love that it is 8.5% abv. A beautifully-crafted and mouth-filling, elegant Mosel Spätlese Riesling ready to drink now or cellar to 2050. Riesling food pairings: fig-stuffed grilled pork chops, baked maple-smoked ham, herbed grilled vegetable quiches. Drink: 2023 - 2055 114777 8.5% M 750 mL $2.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zenato Pinot Grigio 2022, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Zenato 2022 Pinot Grigio is a zesty Veneto PG produced from vines between 25 and 30 years of age. Dry, medium-bodied and food-friendly with zesty lime, lemongrass, crisp green apple, pear, fine herb and minerally flavours lifted on the palate. Refreshingly crisp and excellent value at $20. Pinot Grigio food pairings: Caprese salad, pasta with cream sauce, grilled chicken breast, frittata. Drink: 2023 - 2024 37648 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Le Verger Chablis 2020, Burgundy A.P., France: From Alain Geoffroy, Domaine Le Verger 2020 Chablis is green apple crunchy goodness. Bone dry, medium-bodied and creamy on the palate with fresh orchard fruit, lemon-lime zest and briny mineral flavours generous on the palate with racy acidity. Chill and enjoy with oysters on the half shell or a steamed shellfish hotpot. Chablis food pairings: seafood, shellfish, grilled chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2027 181289 12.5% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sperling Vineyards Riesling 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: From Ann Sperling, Sperling Vineyards 2019 Old Vines Riesling is a gorgeous and beautifully-balanced Riesling. Fragrant with apple and pear blossoms, mineral, citrusy aromas; just off-dry, zesty and fresh with green apple crunch, citrus zest, chalky mineral flavours elegant and harmonious on the palate. Very nicely done! Chill and enjoy with pad Thai. Riesling food pairings: shrimp, oysters, fish and chips, glazed chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2027 361204 11% D 750 mL $35.00 Score: 94/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold Organic Orange Wine 2021, Languedoc, France: Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold 2021 is an orange wine produced from organically grown Chardonnay, White Grenache, Viognier, Marsanne, Mauzac, Muscat and vatted without any destemming or crushing, semi carbonic macerated with the pressed wine blended in stainless steel tanks and completed maceration in barrels. Fresh and fruity on the nose with ripe peach, soft orange, ripe red apple, citrus zest, pepper spice and a pithy mineral finish with lightly textured chalky tannins. Gérard Bertrand is a leader in organic and biodynamic viticulture and was named ‘Green Personality of the Year’ at the Drinks Business Green Awards in 2020. He took over the family estate in 1987 and created the Gérard Bertrand wine company in 2002 developing wines in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Currently, the company oversees 16 châteaux, estates and wineries covering over 850 hectares cultivated with biodynamic methods in one or more of six levels of certification. Orange Wine food pairings: bouillabaisse, pan-fried scallops in ginger and mandarin, duck a l'orange. Drink: 2023 - 2025 23729 13% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vidussi Ribolla Gialla 2021, Collio Friuli D.O.P., Italy: From the Collio Friuli wine region, Vidussi 2021 Ribolla Gialla is fresh on the nose with tangerine, peach and mango, with piney and nutty notes fresh on the palate. Ribolla Gialla is a white wine grape grown mostly in the Friuli region of northeast Italy and is abundant in the area around Rosazzo and Gorizia. Chill and enjoy this easy-to-love example with salads. Ribolla Gialla food pairings: shellfish hot pot, pasta vongole, salads, cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 27624 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chronos McWatters Collection Chardonnay 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: From the Time Family of Wines, McWatters Collection Chronos 2020 Chardonnay is produced from grapes sourced from two Osoyoos vineyards in the Okanagan Valley wine region in British Columbia. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh and silky smooth, look for ripe gold apple, pear, brioche, baked apple pie spice and buttery peach cobbler flavours toasty on the palate. The wine was fermented in French oak barrels (20% new) with lees stirring and full malolactic conversion. Chardonnay food pairings: pan-fried halibut in lemon butter, buttered lobster roll, lobster mac n cheese, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30533 12.6% XD 750 mL $43.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vineland Estates Winery Pinot Grigio 2021, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Vineland Estates 2021 Pinot Grigio is great value at $18. Dry, medium-bodied, mouth filling and mouth watering with ripe peach, melon, fresh-cut hay and citrus zest flavours crisp and long on the palate. Chill and enjoy with calamari. Pinot Grigio food pairings: Pinot Grigio food pairings: chicken Alfredo, linguine alla vongole, spring salads topped with goat cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2024 330944 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean-Max Roger Genèse Sancerre 2021, Loire A.C., France: From the Loire wine region, Jean-Max Roger Cuvée Genèse 2021 Sancerre is a bone-dry and mouth-watering SB with citrus zest, stony mineral, fresh apple, pear and grassy flavours long and satisfying to the finish. Cuvée Genèse comes from one of the most famous vineyards in the village of Bué -Le Grand Chemarin. The 2021 vintage was a challenging one with reduced yields due to frost, mildew and storms across the region. Sancerre food pairings: grilled prawns, poached salmon, roasted herbed chicken, goat cheese-stuffed roasted red peppers. Drink: 2023 - 2027 189126 12.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viu Manent Secreto Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Viu Manent Gran Reserva Secreto 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is great value at $16. Dry, medium-bodied and fresh on the nose with asparagus, fine herb, lemon zest, pineapple and mineral notes vibrant on the palate. The grapes for this vintage came from two vineyards; one near the town of Casablanca and the other in the Las Dichas sector, about 11 kilometres from the sea. Chill and enjoy it with fresh-steamed shellfish, ceviche or salads. Produced by winemaker, Patricio Celedon. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: crab cakes with garlic aioli, sushi, salads. Drink: 2023 - 2024 540823 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Staete Landt Duchess Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Staete Landt Duchess 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is wild yeast fermented. Dry, vibrant and rich, look for fine herbs, bell pepper, tropical fruit, mineral and nutty flavours elegant and long on the palate. Chill and enjoy with salads and fresh seafood dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Caesar salad topped with grilled chicken, fish tacos, crab cakes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 19762 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pieropan Soave Classico 2020, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Pieropan 2020 Soave is produced from mostly Garganega with a dollop (15%) of Trebbiano di Soave. Lovely and inviting on the nose with white florals, citrus zest and minerally aromas, dry, zesty and delish with fresh peach, citrus zest, almond and briny mineral flavours vibrant on the palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled whitefish or chicken dishes. Soave Classico food pairings: tempura seafood, calamari, scallop and green peas stew. Drink: 2023 - 2024 946848 12% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer 2021, Alsace A.C., France: Joseph Cattin 2021 Gewurztraminer is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Alsace wine region. Fragrant with rose petal, lychee, green melon and spicy, minerally flavours zesty on the palate. A lovely Gew with so much to enjoy. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Palmarès du Concours Général Agricole. Gewurztraminer food pairings: ham, pork tenderloin topped with unsweetened apricot chutney, curried rice with cloves, cinnamon and cardamom, pork schnitzels. Drink: 2023 - 2026 224626 13% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Rotisson Tradition Chardonnay 2021, Burgundy A.C., France Chardonnay food pairings: oysters Rockefeller, shellfish hot pot, halibut fish and chips. Drink: 2023 - 2026 29601 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pearl Morissette Flammerole 2021, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, pan-fried halibut. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32518 11.5% XD 750 mL $34.20 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Domaine De L'aigle Chardonnay 2021, Languedoc A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand Domaine De L'aigle 2021 Chardonnay is a pleasant gold colour in the glass with green and silver flecks. Fresh and fruity with aromas and flavours of white-fleshed stone fruit, almond and fresh pastry, wet stone and minerally flavours bright on the palate. Chill and enjoy with roast quail or a creamy chicken Alfredo. Domaine de l’Aigle is located close to the village of Roquetaillade, near Limoux in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Vines are planted between 250 and 500 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest altitude vineyards in the Haute Vallée de l’Aude and Languedoc. The estate began its conversion to biodynamic methods in 2014. Chardonnay food pairings: pan-fried trout, grilled chicken, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2026 377671 13.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domain Mega Spileo Assyrtiko 2021, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece Assyrtiko food pairings: calamari, fish tacos, grilled prawns fried Saganaki cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2024 31680 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Butterworth Riesling 2021, Julicher Te Muna, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: From Julicher Te Muna, Martinborough, North Island wine region, Butterworth 2021 Riesling is dry and fresh with well-defined green apple, white-fleshed stone fruit, citrus zest flavours vibrant, concentrated on the palate with a lingering mineral finish. Drink or hold. Riesling food pairings: smoked whitefish on baguette, smoked salmon Bennies, quiche, pork chops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2030 30157 13.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 95/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Hemel En Aarde, South Africa: The grapes for Hemel En Aarde Southern Right 2022 Sauvignon Blanc were sourced from 27 sites, and a portion of the wine was aged in neutral oak barrels after four months of resting on its lees. Fragrant and fresh with aromas of yellow apple, fir, light ginger spice and minerally flavours with a finessed finish. Nicely done. Drink or hold. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed quiches, roast artichoke and asparagus galette, salads. Drink: 2023 - 2025 512277 13.7% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean-Max Roger Les Caillottes Sancerre 2020, Loire A.C., France: From the Loire wine region, Jean-Max Roger Les Caillottes 2020 Sancerre is a bone-dry, mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc with fresh-picked pear, fine herb, asparagus and smoky, flinty flavours silky and long on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from vines between six and 40 years of aged planted in caillottes soils (small limestone pebbles), hence the wine's name "Les Caillottes." Drink or hold. Sancerre food pairings: salads, grilled chicken, seafood. Drink: 2023 - 2028 65573 12.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Bousquet Chardonnay 2021, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Domaine Bousquet 2021 Chardonnay is produced from organically-grown grapes and is vegan-friendly. Rich and leesy on the palate, look for fresh apple, pear, yoghurt, lemon zest flavours and minerally notes on this very quaffable Chard. Excellent value as well at $18. Chardonnay food pairings: chicken Alfredo, pork tenderloin, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2023 - 2024 31668 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vidal Reserve Chardonnay 2020, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Vidal Estate Reserve 2020 Chardonnay is fragrant with ripe stone fruit, grapefruit zest and vanilla aromas; dry, medium-bodied and juicy with ripe white-fleshed stone fruit, apple, toasty oak, lemon meringue and vanilla flavours with balanced acidity smooth and silky on the palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: salads, quiches, flatbreads, grilled chicken, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2025 570911 13% XD 750 mL $26.00 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bachelder L'Ardoise Niagara Chardonnay 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Bachelder L'ardoise 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied 100% Chardonnay with fresh aromas of apple, pear, lime and grapefruit zest, dried pineapple and subtle toasty oak spice flavours creamy and zesty on the palate. Chill and enjoy with lemon sole. Chardonnay food pairings: swordfish, turkey dinner, chicken breast. Drink: 2023 - 2027 302083 12.6% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Decoy Chardonnay 2020, California, United States: Produced by the Duckhorn Wine Company, Decoy 2020 Chardonnay is a cool-climate, full-bodied Chard., bright and fruity with tropical fruit, ripe stone fruit, vanilla and well-integrated oak spice flavours lush on the palate. Beautifully balanced and so good now. Chardonnay food pairings: roast turkey, goat cheese and fresh greens salad, pan-fried scallops. Drink: 2022 - 2025 311555 13.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Invivo X by Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Invivo X by Sarah Jessica Parker 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from Marlborough, South Island. Fragrant with lime zest, gooseberry and grassy notes, it is dry, vibrant and concentrated on the palate with passionfruit, gooseberry, kaffir lime and subtle spicy flavours finishing zesty and long. Refreshing and delicious. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, grilled pork tenderloin, herbed goat cheese on baguette. Drink: 2022 - 2024 14278 13% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 95/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Alpha Estate Turtles Single Vineyard Malagouzia 2022, Florina, Macedonia P.G.I., Greece Malagouzia food pairings: seafood, grilled poultry, creamy pasta dishes, salads. Drink: 2023 - 2026 32161 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine Louis Moreau 2020 Chablis is a dry, medium-bodied, fresh and bright Chardonnay with ripe yellow apple, peach, lemon meringue and dried fine herbs lingering on the palate with beautifully-balanced acidity. Chablis food pairings: grilled cheese sandwiches, Swiss cheese fondue, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2027 42374 13% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Carolina Chardonnay 2020, Itata Valley D.O., Chile: Santa Carolina Gran Reserva 2020 Chardonnay is excellent value at $19. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes from a carbon neutral winery, look for ripe apple, hazelnut, pine notes creamy and fresh on the palate. Lovely now, chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes, roast pork, prawn bisque, cheese fondue, stuffed chicken breast, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2026 928580 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cave Spring CSV Estate Grown Riesling 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Cave Spring Csv 2019 Riesling is dry, medium-bodied and produced from Old Vines Riesling that were planted in the late-1970s. This is the winery's flagship Riesling and is fragrant with ripe apricot, fine herbs, lime-lemon zest, baking spices and steely mineral aroma and flavours well-defined and intense on the palate. About 10% of the wine was barrel-fermented showing a lovely roundness on the wine that will continue to evolve over the next few years. Chill and enjoy with a pork tenderloin from the grill. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, grilled chicken with lemongrass stalk, spicy pasta dishes, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2027 566026 11.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 94/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Curvos Loureiro 2022, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: From the Vinho Verde wine region, Curvos 2022 Loureiro is excellent value at $15. Fresh on the nose with white florals, fir, lime, fresh melon and fresh fine herb flavours spritzy and vibrant on the palate. "Loureiro" is Portuguese for laurel. Chill and enjoy on its own or pair with fresh shellfish dishes. Loureiro food pairings: shellfish, seafood, spring salads. Drink: 2023 - 2024 471284 12% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart